How To Pretend To Like Sports
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How To Pretend To Like Sports

Monica Woodhams

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Episodes
115
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.9 / 5
38 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 7 days
Avg Length
39m
Per episode
Latest
Mar 05, 2026
Recently Active

About the Show

Let’s be real, you have absolutely no interest in sitting through a 4-hour sports talk show, butttt it would be nice to at least participate in the conversation when sports get brought up.... Well, welcome to 'How to Pretend to Like Sports' - a podcast that gives you just the right amount of what you need to know to talk sports - no game watching required. Each week, your sports bestie, Monica, breaks down sports headlines from college football to F1 race day fashion. To keep it balanced, Monica also shares a healthy dose of unfiltered thoughts on living your best millennial life...from fashion to dating and dog mom life. Whether it’s small talk before a meeting at the office or chatting it up at the game watch party, you’ll have conversation starters and relevant topics in your back pocket, so you can pretend to like sports - without really liking sports. You can expect the sports news you’ll actually care about, game day fashion recs, life in your 30s and the occasional (ok weekly) unsolicited advice. Welcome to YOUR favorite game day ritual - HTPTLS with Monica.

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10 of recent episodes transcribed

Established Catalog

115 episodes — long track record

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Active Since
Jan 17, 2018
Consistency
63%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm
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Recent Episodes

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We're unpacking how March Madness actually works, why the selection process is messier than you'd think, and how to hold your own in any bracket competition this year.

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Monica and Karlee discuss the peculiarities of February, their gardening aspirations, and the chatter surrounding the recent Olympic hockey games. They delve into medal counts, the cultural…

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Feb 20, 2026 32m Transcript

Monica and Karlee spiral in the best way about the Olympics. We’re talking favorite events, why curling has the PR team of the century, and how it somehow dominates screen time every single year.We…

We're almost done talking about football, just hanging on for the Super Bowl

Feb 05, 2026 26m

In this episode, Monica and Karlee break down what’s happening in sports for anyone who wants to be in the know without doing homework. From snowstorm chaos and very millennial homeownership stress…

Are college football players really in school for 7 years?

Jan 22, 2026 34m

This week: Monica and Karlee break down why there are basically 27-year-olds still playing college football (COVID eligibility is wild), the Pop-Tarts Bowl's unhinged marketing genius, and NFL…

Transfer Portal is Getting Wilder by the Day and Private Equity is all in on College Sports

Jan 08, 2026 41m Transcript

Monica and Karlee are back from their holidays to spill all the college football drama you didn't know you needed. Think of it as your sports-savvy besties explaining why everyone's losing their…

Wait, What Happened at Michigan? (And Other Sports Drama You Missed)

Dec 17, 2025 27m Transcript

This week: A Michigan coach is at the center of major drama, college football scandals are unfolding left and right, and the Chiefs aren't going to the playoffs. It's the sports tea you actually want…

Ranking the Bowl Games based on vibes not the teams

Dec 11, 2025 35m Transcript

Notre Dame said "no thanks" to a bowl game and everyone has opinions. Monica and Karlee break down what actually happened, why being an independent team in college football is weird, and which bowl…

The complications of the college football system and fans reactions

Dec 04, 2025 36m

Monica and Karlee catch up about Thanksgiving, football, and all the chaos that came with both. They talk through the biggest surprises from recent games, how coaching shake-ups totally shifted team…

85-Inch TVs, Rivalry Week, and Celebrity Superfans

Nov 27, 2025 32m

The episode covers TV size debates, celebrity sports fans (Glenn Powell vs Matthew McConaughey for UT), and builds up to rivalry week in college football, particularly Ohio State vs Michigan and the…

Bill at a Cheer Competition, State Troopers Gone Rogue & The Mystery Committee at the Gaylord

Nov 20, 2025 32m

Topics CoveredBill Belichick's Cheer Competition Appearance (03:25)Bill attended Jordan Hudson's adult cheerleading competitionHe looked exactly as miserable as you'd expectWhy this proves the age…

The Trade That Shattered Phones Across Dallas, Devastating Trades, Convenient Excuses

Nov 13, 2025 35m Transcript

This week, Monica and Karlee why the man behind the Mavs' devastating Luka trade (worst in NBA history?) is gone, LSU's "firing with cause" drama. Plus: For the F1 girlies - Charles Leclerc launches…

Cardi B had our favorite game day outfit of the week and other things to know in sports this week

Nov 06, 2025 28m Transcript

The conversation covers a range of topics including beauty product shopping during the Sephora sale, the World Series outcome, Cardi B's appearance at a Patriots game, and the drama surrounding LSU's…

We Thought Sign Stealing Meant Actual Stop Signs & Other Things We Learned in Sports

Oct 30, 2025 37m Transcript

Karlee and Monica are breaking down everything you need to know this week: college football coaches getting fired mid-season, an NBA gambling scandal that sounds more like a movie. They also tackle…

Iconic tortilla throwing, a trip to Jerry World and other things we learned about sports this week

Oct 23, 2025 49m

Monica and Karlee spill all the tea from Karlee's first NFL game at Jerry World (Dallas Cowboys) - from the weird vibe compared to college football to figuring out why stadiums feel so different.…

Is Loreal Sarkisian the best dressed in College Football? What is intentional grounding?

Oct 16, 2025 33m Transcript

Touchdown Tea:College Football4:13 Penn State's Coach Fired6:21 Who Penn State's New Coach Might Be7:31 College Coach Firing Buy Out's9:28 Oregon Lost10:18 Auburn vs Georgia Fun Facts11:55 College…

Game Day Fits Up North, WDYM by Touchback or Ineligible Man Down the Field, Conversation Topics that Will Carry the Convo for You

Oct 09, 2025 28m Transcript

Monica and Karlee hit the 100th episode and kick things off with a recap of Karlee’s trip to the Ohio State game.Then they give the quick-and-dirty on the NFL for some Touchdown Tea: unexpected wins,…

From Zero to Football Fan: College Football Tea & The Tie Game That's Rocking People's World

Oct 02, 2025 32m Transcript

Surprise! Back after a two-year hiatus, and this time with a co-host! Meet Karlee from TikTok and Instagram's "The Girlies Guide to Surviving College Football" series. This podcast is your SparkNotes…

S3E95 F1 Drive to Survive Thoughts, What's the NFL Combine, March Madness is Almost here

Mar 01, 2023 16m

F1 Drive to Survive Thoughts, What's the NFL Combine, March Madness is Almost hereTakeaways for the listener – a good best practice is 3-4 key pointsTimestamps to help listeners navigate to specific…

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Feb 21, 2023 19m

In this episode, Monica talks aboutFull Swing:• first episode: Jordan and JT’s friendship• flashback to high school & college, learning to play golfDrive to Survive Season 5 - feb 24lChanges…

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